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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.59, 319.38 and 152.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.59, 319.38 and 152.77 is: 210.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.59 : 319.38 = 152.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.59/319.38 = 152.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.59x = 319.38 × 152.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.59x = 48,790.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,790.91/231.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.68

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